The Bolton Group

Assistant Controller

The Bolton Group Greater Chicago Area

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Matthew Dapkus

Matthew Dapkus

Director National Recruitment & Business Development at The Bolton Group

We are partnered with a Global Fortune 500 company that is in search of an Assistant Controller. This is a dynamic high visibility role for one of their largest divisions. This role will be positioned for growth opportunity both within the division and across the organization.


This individual should have 8 years of experience, and manufacturing experience preferably.



  • Aid implementation and guarantee adherence to accounting policies and procedures
  • Determine and form process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency
  • Backfill for Controller when necessary
  • Compose diverse procedures, policies, and technical accounting analyses
  • Support the accounting team during the closing process to confirm deadlines are met
  • Developed preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits
  • Aid with the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting
  • Produce relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like key financial metrics, actual spend against budgets/outlook, and the monthly flash report
  • Solid understanding of cost accounting
  • Sarbanes Oxley experience a plus
  • Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks to prioritize needs and expedite tasks upon request
  • The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing
  • Industries

    Manufacturing and Retail

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